Kate’s Bio

Hi, I'm Kate! I've been working in childcare in Manhattan and Brooklyn for four years and many different families. Right now I'm freelance babysitting in Brooklyn, mainly Crown Heights, Bed Stuy, Park Slope, and Prospect Heights. I'm looking for families who need occasional, on call, or flexibly scheduled help.

In addition to being a dedicated nanny I am a trained photographer. I specialize in candid children's portraiture, I love to capture them in their natural environment. When you can't be with them you'll know they're having fun and being well cared for, and at the end of the day you'll have stunning portraits to keep forever. You can see examples of my work at:

http://www.katetomlinson.com

I have experience with all ages, infant through elementary school. I am very comfortable taking kids on public transportation or driving them in the city, I have a license but no car. I have previous CPR and first aid training and would be willing to recertify. I speak some French and Spanish, but specialize in Baby Sign Language. Signing gives babies the ability to communicate long before their speech skills develop, the benefits are countless and can be seen almost immediately.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

8 years of paid child care experience with:

First year

Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Preschooler (3 to 5 years)

Grade School (6 to 11 years)

Pre-teen/Teenagers (12 years and over)

Special Needs Experience

Special Needs Conditional Experience

Hearing Loss

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Temporary (4 to 12 months)

Permanent (1 to 2 years)

Summer Position

Job Duration

Will consider either a part time or full time position

Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 12/6/15

Open availability on weekdays (M-F)

Skills & Abilities

Languages Spoken:

French

Additional Services:

Potty Training

Meal Preparation

Laundry

Light Housekeeping

Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling